Developers (Devs) stories - Page 195
Microsoft releases Windows 8 to manufacturers
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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Microsoft reveals early access to Windows 8, sharing its latest OS with manufacturing partners and setting an Oct 26 launch for new PCs.
Microsoft drives next generation Kinect
Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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Microsoft gears up for innovative Kinect future, hinting at advanced motion-sensor tech and new gaming experiences on Xbox.
EA monopoly lawsuit passes Go
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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public cloud
EA settles lawsuit over a gaming monopoly, promising a £27m fund for affected gamers and hinting at a future without exclusive football game deals.
Touchy Treyarch taunts critics
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Treyarch stirs controversy by tersely responding to PS3 gamers' complaints about neglect, escalating tensions online.
Trailer: Metro: Last Light
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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digital entertainment
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trailer
Dive into the depths with the new Metro: Last Light trailer, promising post-apocalyptic thrills and a storyline that might just outshine Call of Duty.
Continuity & integrity in datacentres
Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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Datacentres face complex challenges in maintaining continuity and data integrity during power outages, despite advances in server virtualisation.
Microsoft Boss says Wii-U is wannabe Xbox 360
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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microsoft
Microsoft VP claims Nintendo's Wii-U is merely an Xbox 360 successor, sparking debate on innovation vs. graphic prowess in gaming's next phase.
Will Next-Gen Consoles be powerful enough for Square Enix?
Fri, 6th Jul 2012
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Square Enix raises concerns over next-gen consoles' power, citing heavy RAM demand for Agni's Philosophy's stunning visuals.
Not just new server monitoring solution says Chillisoft
Fri, 6th Jul 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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pulse
Chillisoft unveils more than just a server monitoring tool, promising a complete system watch in NZ, extends to apps like SQL.
News: Developer News Window, replacing MobileMe, liquid contact indicators, and more!
Thu, 5th Jul 2012
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New Developer News Window bridges the gap between Mac App developers and users, as MobileMe fades and MacBook Pro ups liquid indicator count.
News: beta iCloud website, expensive Thunderbolt cables, App Store Sandboxing, and more!
Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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Apple has unveiled a new beta of the iCloud website that features a few new apps that aren't currently available to consumers on the normal iCloud website.
Twitter cuts links with LinkedIn
Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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Twitter slashes its social ties with LinkedIn, stopping the automatic syncing of user tweets to their LinkedIn profiles.
News: higher prices for Mac users, Apple's Reno data center, iCloud and the App Store, and more!
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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Orbitz targets Mac users with pricier options, while Apple invests $1bn in Reno data centre and faces iCloud, App Store issues.
Continuity and integrity in datacentres
Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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Virtualisation should make surviving interruptions easier, in theory; in practice, however, managing the changeover is not that simple.
News: new MacBook Air review, MagSafe to MagSafe 2 adapter, 10.7.5 seeded, and more!
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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apple
The MacBook Air, along with the MacBook Pro, was updated at WWDC last week to include faster processors than its predecessor.
Windows Phone 8 to share core with desktop/tablet OS
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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windows phone
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huawei
Phone operating system to run on same code as forthcoming desktop & tablet platform – meaning current users won't be able to upgrade.
Yuke's acquires license for lingerie football video game
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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gaming
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yuke's
Yuke's to create a video game for the Lingerie Football League, in a move that blurs lines between sports and entertainment.
Original actors sign on for new Transformers game
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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'80s Transformers voice legends Cullen and Berger join new game, aiming to spark nostalgia among 20-30s. A tale of Cybertron's saga awaits.
Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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dark web
Latest release from 'browser junkies' intro's ability to customise themes; so is the update all style and no substance?.
User Stories: Facts and Myths
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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apm
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software development
User stories capture high-level system requirements, streamlining the development process with simplicity and clarity for all team members.